Placebo effect improves memory and physical performance in older adults, even when patients know pills are fake
Healthy older adults showed measurable improvements in memory and physical performance after three weeks of placebo treatment, even when they…
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Vitamin B12 deficiency produces fatigue and cognitive decline that mimic normal ageing, yet often goes undiagnosed until neurological damage occurs.…
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Spain Reports 30% Rise in Imported Toxocariasis Cases Among International Travelers
Barcelona International Health Unit diagnosed 127 imported toxocariasis cases over ten years, with Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America accounting for…
Educational Intervention Shows Promise in Tackling Female Genital Mutilation in Tanzania’s High-Prevalence Region
A community education program in Tanzania's Dodoma Region increased FGM awareness scores by 15 percentage points among young adults. Nearly…
Organizational Support Protects Community Counselors from Trauma Stress in Kenya Study
Community counselors in Kenya showed lower trauma stress with strong organizational support. Study reveals different protective pathways for volunteers vs…
Self-initiated CT screening linked to early lung cancer detection in Taiwan
Taiwan study reveals 68% increase in early-stage lung cancer diagnoses among never-smoking women, linked to expanded self-initiated CT screening access.…
Valley fever patients face major care barriers in California’s Central Valley, study reveals
New research reveals that patients with coccidioidal meningitis face significant healthcare access barriers in California's Central Valley. The study identifies…
New Framework Addresses Global Displacement Crisis Affecting 120 Million People
The International Organization for Migration launches comprehensive framework to address displacement crisis affecting 120 million people globally. New approach prioritizes…
IOM calls for expanded regular migration pathways to reduce irregular flows and enhance development
IOM releases new framework calling for expanded regular migration pathways to reduce irregular flows while maximizing development benefits. The guidance…
IOM Launches Global Calendar of Health and Migration Events for 2026
The International Organization for Migration unveils its comprehensive 2026 calendar coordinating international days for migration and health advocacy. The initiative…